President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said France and Nigeria should deepen anti-terror cooperation to fight groups such as Boko Haram. He made the remark in an article published in a leading Paris-based magazine, Le Point. The President is currently in Paris to attend the African Finance Summit hosted by French President, Emmanuel Macron. “Now … Continue reading Nigeria And France Should Strengthen Cooperation To Fight Boko Haram, Others – Buhari
President Buhari with President Emmanuel Macron of France as he arrives Grand Palais Éphémère for the Plenary Session of the African Finance Summit in Paris, France on May 18, 2021. Bayo Omoboriowo/ State HousePresident Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said France and Nigeria should deepen anti-terror cooperation to fight groups such as Boko Haram.The President is currently in Paris to attend the African Finance Summit hosted by French President, Emmanuel Macron.
Across the world, conflict and Coronavirus have not been far apart. As governments have struggled to contain COVID, jihadists have taken advantage in the Sahel – the vast arid stretch of territory that lies between the Sahara and Sub-Saharan Africa. Terrorist incidents have become tragically common across Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.
Now Nigeria and France should deepen our anti-terror cooperations if we are to overcome this scourge – particularly in the aftermath of the murder of the late President of Chad. Where for historical ties, support came to Nigeria from the UK, and to the G5 from France, the terrorists do not recognise these border-aligned distinctions. We must be agile and flexible, cooperating cross our borders to cut the head off their groups.